H. R. McMaster
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H. R. McMaster
H.R. McMaster ARCIC 2014.jpg
26th National Security Advisor-designate
Taking office
February 20, 2017
President
Donald Trump
Deputy
K. T. McFarland
Succeeding
Keith Kellogg (Acting)
Birth name
Herbert Raymond McMaster
Nickname(s)
The Iconoclast General
Born
July 24, 1962 (age 54)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Army
Years of service
1984–present
Rank
US-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General
Commands held
Eagle Troop, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment
1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment
Concept Development and Experimentation Directorate, Army Capabilities Integration Center
Joint Anti-Corruption Task Torce (Shafafiyat), International Security Assistance Force
Maneuver Center of Excellence
Army Capabilities Integration Center
Battles/wars
Persian Gulf War
• Battle of 73 Easting
War on Terror
• Iraq War
• War in Afghanistan
Awards
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star (2)
Purple Heart Medal
War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
National Defense Service Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Meritorious Service Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Ranger tab
Parachutist Badge
Combat Action Badge
Valorous Unit Award
Spouse(s)
Kathleen Trotter (1985–present)
Herbert Raymond "H. R." McMaster (born July 24, 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American soldier, and a career officer in the U.S. Army. His current assignment is Director, Army Capabilities Integration Center and Deputy Commanding General, Futures, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. His previous assignment was commander of the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Ft. Benning, Georgia. McMaster previously served as Director of Combined Joint Interagency Task Force-Shafafiyat (CJIATF-Shafafiyat) (Transparency) at ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) Headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is known for his roles in the Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and his reputation for questioning U.S. policy and military leaders regarding the Vietnam War.